I do bodybuilding and there are so many answers to the protien debate. It seems the ones who tell you that you need higher amounts an advert follows for their protien powder!
2006-08-31 20:53:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
just enough to keep out bodies going.
2006-08-31 20:57:27 · answer #1 · answered by Veevee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great Question!
Your muscles, organs, and some hormones primarily consist of protein. Protein is responsible for making hemoglobin and antibodies, and it helps repair any lesions. Your body can use protein to build, maintain, and repair tissue.
Now, how much and what type of protein is the best?
1. Whey protein is claimed to be the best because of its broad spectrum of essential and nonessential amino acids. However, many athletes have a hard time digesting whey protein, and if your body has a hard time digesting whey protein, it means the body has to work harder to disolve it...meaning that the kidneys will have to work harder. However, a high-quality whey protein used by bodybuilders is recommended.
2. Milk based protein is easier to digest (if you can drink milk) is less in fat than whey protein. I know bodybuilders, powerlifters, and a variety of athletes that use milk based protein and have gotten great results. A 88% high quality milk based protein spread out during the day does not have the impact on the kidneys as whey protein, however Whey protein has 2 growth factors that are absent in milk based protein TGF-b1 and TGF-b2.
3. How much? Do you have allot of fat? Do you already have lean muscle mass? These 2 questions are important on considering how much protein you should consume in a day.
If you have some fat to lose to get lean muscle mass, I recommend 1.5 grams per pound of your body weight.
4. There are goods that provide a large amounts of good protein, and we must consume these also:
a. Tuna
b. Chicken
c. Ground Beef
d. Turkey
e. Fish
f. Eggs
g. Milk Products
The best tip is to discuss this with a bodybuilder. Through his "trial and error" process, he or she should be able to give you some good tips.
2006-08-31 21:59:21 · answer #2 · answered by Fitforlife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rule of thumb is 1.5 to 2.0g of protein for every pound of bodyweight. So if you're 180lbs, take between 270 to 360g of protein a day.
2006-08-31 21:03:01 · answer #3 · answered by k² 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite a lot if you're bodybuilding....Protein drinks are great, as they help the muscles to grow & recover quickly.
2006-08-31 21:07:19 · answer #4 · answered by Alonso14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
research has shown that 2.0 to 2.6 grams per kilogram per day of protein may be required for periods of very intense weight training, whereas protein intakes of 2.0 g per kilogram per day might maintain a positive nitrogen balance (a component of protein which can be measured to determine protein status) during periods of less intense weight training
2006-08-31 20:57:15 · answer #5 · answered by time-OUT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as much as you want. the more the beta. unless you eat too much.
2006-08-31 21:32:58 · answer #6 · answered by voodoochild 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat lots fish that'll b enough..
2006-08-31 20:57:25 · answer #7 · answered by punter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need ALOT.... trust me.
2006-08-31 20:59:51 · answer #8 · answered by Brittany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋